The Latest Breaking News from the Texas House of Representatives

James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026

James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jun 3

Texas House passes Trump-backed map that could give Republicans five more seats in midterms

Vote comes after Democratic lawmakers temporarily fled state to stall passage of new map, which Trump wants to use to lock in Republican control in midterms next year

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Texas House Republicans flex their might after Democrats threaten legislative priorities

After Republicans and Democrats fight over the budget and constitutional amendments, GOP members stake out a new battlefield.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2025

29 of 46 Republican incumbents facing challengers in the Texas House advance to general election

As of March 7, 29 of the 46 Republican incumbents facing a primary challenge in the Texas House of Representatives advanced from their primary. Nine lost their primary and another seven advanced to a primary runoff. One district, House District 61, remained uncalled as of this writing. There were 59…

Ballotpedia · Mar 7, 2024

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of Nov. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 201 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 201, Ballotpedia tracked one from Nov. 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is below:   

Ballotpedia · Nov 29, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of Nov. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 200 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 200, Ballotpedia tracked five from Nov. 13-19. Republicans sponsored four, while Democrats sponsored one. The five bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · Nov 21, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of Oct. 22, Ballotpedia has tracked 195 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 195, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 16-22. Republicans sponsored both of the bills. The two bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · Oct 25, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of Oct. 15, Ballotpedia has tracked 193 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 193, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 9-15. Democrats sponsored one, while Republicans sponsored the other. The two bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · Oct 18, 2023

“Let’s clean house”: Paxton tells supporters to lead charge in removing his Republican rivals who impeached him

Paxton named House Speaker Dade Phelan, a fellow Republican, in his brief remarks Saturday in North Texas. The suspended attorney general faces a trial Tuesday that would remove him from office permanently.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 2, 2023

Texas House Tracks 189 Election Bills, Democrats And Republicans Sponsor Electronic Voter Registration Measures

Texas House tracks 189 election-related bills; Democrats and Republicans sponsor bills on electronic voter registration

Zenger · Jul 12, 2023